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Legislative measures followed by the Romans (4)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

acts

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'the romans' is the definition.
The definition and answer can be both related to communication as well as being plural nouns.
Perhaps there's a link between them I don't understand?

'legislative measures followed' is the wordplay.
'legislative' becomes 'ac' (I am not sure about this - if you are sure you should believe this answer much more).
'measures' becomes 'Ts' (T is an example).
'followed' is a charade indicator (letters next to each other).
'ac'+'ts'='ACTS'

'by' acts as a link.

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(Other definitions for acts that I've seen before include "individual performers in a show" , "Religious book" , "Turns" , "Performs on stage" , "Decrees" .)

I've seen this clue in The Irish News.
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